William Dale
Lula,GA
Summary
Seasoned Ranger specializing in wildfire management and crew leadership. Focused on public safety through comprehensive fire safety instruction and effective incident reporting. Demonstrated success in managing priorities while training teams to ensure operational excellence and compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranger III (Lead Worker)
Georgia Forestry Commission
Clarkesville & Lula, Georgia
08.2018 - Current
- Provide daily leadership, instructs crew members in specific tasks and techniques, distributes and controls work assignments among employees, and assures timely accomplishment of assigned tasks.
- Have logged over 1,300 hours of training since 2018.
- Conducted wildland firefighting training for new employees, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge to effectively respond to fire incidents.
- Attended meetings and training sessions and reviewed publications to become and remain current on principles, practices and new developments.
- Serve as a member of the Statewide and Region 2 Training Cadre for the last five years.
- Served as a skilled wildland firefighter on an organized crew during wildfires, monitoring or controlling the fire, and collecting data on fire weather and fire behavior and/or carried out specialized assignments such as tree felling, backfire and burnout, and mobile and stationary engine attack.
Filling Machine Operator
PPG Architectural Finishes
Oakwood, Georgia
03.2009 - 04.2018
- Trained new operators on machine operation and safety protocols.
- Monitored operations for quality conformity of packaged products, promptly resolving issues to maintain standards.
- Stocked and sorted packaging, replenishing supplies to maintain productivity levels.
Quick Lube Technician
Jacky Jones Ford
Cleveland, Georgia
09.2006 - 02.2009
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Conducted multipoint inspections of vehicles, providing detailed feedback to customers on maintenance needs.
- Educated customers on vehicle systems, recommending regular maintenance schedules to ensure optimal vehicle functionality.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GASkills
- Wildfire response
- Fire safety instruction
- Situational Awareness
- Analytical thinking
- Training and Development
- Crew Leadership/Training
- First Aid/CPR
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certified M-410 Facilitative Instructor
- CPR/First Aid Instructor (American Heart Association)
- Certified AAA Defensive Driver Instructor
- Certified NWCG Faller2 (FAL2) Region 2 Chainsaw Instructor
- Certified NWCG Taskforce Leader (TFLD)
- Certified NWCG (ICT4)
- Certified NWCG Crew Boss (CRWB)
- Certified NWCG Heavy Equipment Boss (HEQB)
- Certified NWCG Engine Boss (ENGB)
References
Frank Riley - Executive Director
Chestatee-Chattahoochee RC&D Council
Cell Number (706)897-1676
Work Email frank.ccrcd@gmail.com
Mike Davis- Forest Fire Management Officer
United States Forest Service (Chattahoochee-Oconee)
Office Number (770)297-3080
Cell Number (706)781-7493
Work Email mike.a.davis@usda.gov
Michael Wood - Chief Ranger
Georgia Forestry Commission
Office Number (706)754-2354
Cell Number (706)499-6416
Work Email: mwood@gfc.state.ga.us
Accomplishments
- 2025 Georgia Wildland Firefighter of the Year
- Member of the Georgia Incident Management Team
Timeline
Ranger III (Lead Worker)
Georgia Forestry Commission
08.2018 - Current
Filling Machine Operator
PPG Architectural Finishes
03.2009 - 04.2018
Quick Lube Technician
Jacky Jones Ford
09.2006 - 02.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Lanier Technical College